DRI seizes 15 kg methamphetamine, 4 kg pseudoephedrine, 85 lakh smuggled cigarettes and 2 drone-dropped pistols; 5 arrested
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seizes narcotics, precursor chemicals, smuggled cigarettes, and drone-dropped pistols in multi-state intelligence-led operations
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is the Union government’s specialised anti-smuggling intelligence agency under the Ministry of Finance.
- The NDPS Act, 1985 is the principal law used for offences relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
- The Arms Act, 1959 is the principal law used for firearms-related offences in India.
What happened
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted intelligence-led operations across multiple locations and reported seizures of methamphetamine tablets, pseudoephedrine, smuggled cigarettes, and drone-dropped pistols. The operations also led to five arrests and exposed the use of concealment methods, cross-border supply routes, and illicit logistics networks.
Key seizures reported by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
UPSC may ask about the role of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in anti-smuggling enforcement, the significance of precursor chemicals such as pseudoephedrine in synthetic drug manufacture, and the security implications of drone-enabled contraband movement across borders. A mains answer can link border porosity, organised crime, customs surveillance, and coordination between the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, police, and narcotics control agencies.
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